Medical care for foreigners boosts health services in the Dominican Republic

The growing demand for medical care outside the United States and other high-cost markets has strengthened the Dominican Republic 's position as a regional benchmark for health tourism .

International patients, especially Dominicans residing in the United States and U.S. citizens with limited insurance, come to the country for the combination of clinical quality , short wait times, and competitive prices offered by the country's private centers.

This was reported by the Dominican Association of Health Tourism ( ADTS ). They indicated that the network of member institutions operates under international standards and has bilingual staff, modern infrastructure, and global certifications .

Initiatives such as SENASA's Larimar plan , which allows Dominicans abroad to receive local care with guaranteed coverage, and " health remittance " projects (prepaid medical packages) further expand the potential market .

"With more than two million Dominicans residing in the U.S. and a significant number of underinsured Americans , demand for procedures such as preventive checkups , minimally invasive surgery , advanced dentistry, and fertility treatments continues to rise," they report.

Data from The Commonwealth Fund indicates that some 30 million people in the U.S. lack health insurance , while 45 million have limited coverage , driving the search for affordable, quality alternatives.

For local healthcare providers , this scenario represents a concrete opportunity to expand their portfolio of services geared toward international patients, integrate telemedicine and remote postoperative follow-up solutions, strengthen alliances with insurers and medical facility companies, generate foreign currency and specialized employment, and raise the standard of the national system.

Backed by its air connectivity , favorable investment climate , and renowned hospitality, the Dominican Republic strengthens its leadership as a health and wellness destination in the Caribbean, offering a cost-effective, high-quality alternative for patients from around the world.

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